Breckenridge
Travel & Vacation Planning - Looking to book a Breckenridge
ski package, ski vacation or a summer getaway? Book your lodging & accommodations
here!
Breckenridge Vacation Packages & Travel Tips Plan Your Travel to Breckenridge Including
Breckenridge Ski Packages.
Breckenridge
Vacations & Ski Packages
We have compiled a "cheat-sheet" to
help plan your Breckenridge ski vacation or
summer getaway. Below is a list of considerations while planning your Breckenridge
Mountain vacation.
Breckenridge
Vacations & Ski Packages If you're looking to book a no-hassle Breckenridge
vacation or Breckenridge
ski package, you can simply visit our planning section to receive discount
rates on Breckenridge lodging, flights, lift
tickets, car rentals and activities.
Build your own Breckenridge
package today!
Breckenridge Lift
Tickets If you purchase Breckenridge
lift tickets in advance, you save big on both time and money. * Best of all, your discount
lift tickets are
valid at the Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail and Beaver Creek Ski Resorts. Purchase
Breckenridge lift tickets online.
*Some restrictions
apply on lift tickets to Vail and Beaver Creek. In order
to qualify, you will need to purchase the required amount of lift tickets.
Best Time to Visit Breckenridge Breckenridge’s peak winter season is
from December to March. April in Breckenridge
provides discounts & deals on lodging, skiing and dining. Skip the summer and instead come to Breckeridge in the warmer months and try mountain biking. June through early September — Breckenridge
offers peak conditions for summer recreation and mountain activities.
You can also enjoy affordable lodging and dining deals in September
and early October.
Altitude
Issues in Breckenridge
Above 8,000 feet, altitude illness affects 20 to 30 percent of
visitors from low elevations to some degree. The first thing most people
notice is a shortness of breath, especially when exercising. In addition,
the heart is likely to beat faster and one may develop nausea, fatigue,
headache, or have difficulty sleeping. If you develop one or more of
these symptoms you may have Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). If these symptoms
do not subside within a day or two, consult a doctor.
What
to Wear in Breckenridge
Breckenridge is the kind of place where you can get away with it all.
Locals and visitors alike can be seen wearing casual jeans, or nicer
garments for those special nights out. Either way, you will be feel right
at home with whatever you choose to wear.
ATM’s/Banks
in Breckenridge
Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards are widely accepted at our
resort and throughout town, in addition to Traveler’s Cheques.
ATM machines accept most cards for a small fee and are located at various
on-mountain locations and throughout town.
Transportation
To & Around Breckenridge
While a number of properties are within walking distance of historic
Main Street and the mountain, Breckenridge is served by the Free Ride
Transportation System. The Free Ride travels routes through Breckenridge
connecting the resort's base areas and free parking lots, runs the perimeter
of downtown, stops at the Ice Rink, City Market, Recreation Center, Village
and Four O'clock Roads, Columbine and Broken Lance Drive and Peak 9.
Click here to check out the Free Ride map. For more information visit
our Breckenridge
In-Town Transportation Guide.
Weather
in Breckenridge If you've not spent time in the mountains before,
be aware that weather conditions in Breckenridge will be a bit different
than what you're used to. In the valleys and at higher altitudes your
body may behave differently. Dress for cooler temperatures and be prepared
for sudden weather changes. Visit our Breckenridge
weather forecast for an up-to-date information.
What to Bring for
Your Breckenridge Vacation
The airfare is booked, the lodging sorted, lift tickets purchased, rental
equipment reserved…the
only thing left to do is pack! We’ve created a list
below detailing a few of the essentials, so you’ll arrive
in Breckenridge with everything you need to make your vacation
a memorable one.
What to Bring to Breckenridge:
Ski
/ Snowboard equipment
Shoes
/ boots with good traction
Snowshoes
Goggles
/ sunglasses
Camel
back / water bottle
Scarf
/ hat / gloves
Walkie-talkies
Discman
/ mp3 player / Walkman
Warm
layers (sweatshirts / long sleeve t-shirts / long underwear)
